World rankings: Bahrain beauty Royal Champion highlights annus mirabilis for trainer Karl Burke
Bahrain’s biggest race provided the stage for trainer Karl Burke to set the seal on a truly memorable season on Friday [Nov 14] as he landed the Bahrain International Trophy with Royal Champion.
Ten (more) top horse racing pop songs: from Christy Moore (and Ruby Walsh) to Elbow and The Band
FROM THE ARCHIVE: another selection of pop songs featuring horsee racing as a central theme
Ten top horse racing pop songs: from Sonic Youth and the Pogues to Chris de Burgh and the Hollies
FROM THE ARCHIVE: A list of songs featuring horse racing as a central subject
Allan Smith: Racing has a legacy that I think we should respect
Our questions are answered by Bahrain’s multiple champion trainer, who recently handed over his operation to his son Paul after a long and colourful career
What’s been happening: Gezora switch, big ban for Jamie Melham, Frankel fee for 2026, Bahrain latest and more …
Chad Brown takes over Classic-winning filly, Melbourne Cup-winning jockey banned for careless riding, European stud fees announced for 2026 – and Dale Romans is running for a US Senate seat
Where the success story starts: focus on foals and mares at Goffs November Sale
Six-day extravaganza at Kildare Paddocks begins with Foal Sale on Monday Nov 17 ahead of the Breeding Stock Sale on Nov 21-22; Tattersalls Ireland hosts mixed Sapphire Sale at its Fairyhouse complex on Dec 16
TRC Global Rankings Insight
#1 Ranked 16 November 2025
| Horses | Ka Ying Rising NZL |
|---|---|
| Sires Overall | Frankel GBR |
| Sires Dirt | Into Mischief USA |
| Sires Turf | Frankel GBR |
| Jockeys | Ryan Moore |
| Owners | Godolphin |
| Trainers | Aidan O'Brien |
Seven Days in RacingTRC’s weekly digest
Children of SecretariatPatricia McQueen on the offspring of a true great
